Description
Inspired by the historic Rex line of instruments offered by mail-order catalog in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Jim Dandy models embody the charm and spirit of those early Gretsch flat-top guitars with the superior playability and best-in-class tone that their namesake suggests.
Featuring a comfortable and compact concert body shape and a modest 24.75 scale length, the Jim Dandy Concert strikes the perfect sweet-spot of versatile tone and approachable playability for a wide variety of musical settings.
The X-braced body is crafted with select lightweight laminate tonewoods for an optimal balance of woody vintage tone and reliable durability, while the C-shape neck presents an inviting feel for hours of old-timey inspiration. Period-correct details such as a vintage-style pinned bridge, G-graphic pickguard, painted pinstripe purfling, 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines and oversized dot fingerboard inlays combine for a nostalgic personality destined for any barnburner or jamboree.
Well suited for everything from bluesy porch pickin to speakeasy swingin, the Gretsch Jim Dandy Concert is a ramblin companion for newbies and old-timers alike.
SPECS
GENERAL
| MODEL NUMBER | 2711120579 |
|---|---|
| SERIES | Jim Dandy |
| COLOR | Frontier Stain |
| NUMBER OF STRINGS | 6 |
| ORIENTATION | Right-Hand |
BODY
| BUILD | Acoustic |
|---|---|
| BODY FINISH | Semi-Gloss |
| BODY SHAPE | Concert |
| BODY MATERIAL | Sapele |
| BRACING | X-Bracing |
| ROSETTE | White/Black Rings |
| BODY BINDING | Aged White |
| BODY BACK | Laminated Sapele |
| BODY SIDES | Laminated Sapele |
| BODY TOP | Laminated Sapele |
| BODY DEPTH | 4.2″ (11 cm) |
| BODY LENGTH | 19″ (483mm) |
MISCELLANEOUS
| STRINGS | D’Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze, Light (.012-.053 Gauges) |
|---|---|
| STRAP BUTTONS | Vintage End-Pin |
| CASE/GIG BAG | None |
NECK
| NECK MATERIAL | Nato |
|---|---|
| NECK FINISH | Semi-Gloss |
| NECK SHAPE | “C” Shape |
| NECK BINDING | Aged White |
| SCALE LENGTH | 24.75″ (629 mm) |
| FINGERBOARD RADIUS | 12″ (305 mm) |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL | Walnut |
| NUMBER OF FRETS | 18 (12 to Body) |
| FRET SIZE | Vintage |
| NUT MATERIAL | Synthetic Bone |
| NUT WIDTH | 1.6875″ (42.86 mm) |
| POSITION INLAYS | White Pearloid Dot |
| TRUSS ROD NUT | 4 mm Hex |
| TRUSS ROD WRENCH | 4 mm Hex (Allen) |
| HEADSTOCK | 1950’s Gretsch 3×3 |
HARDWARE
| BRIDGE | Walnut with Compensated Saddle |
|---|---|
| HARDWARE FINISH | Nickel |
| TUNING MACHINES | Open-Gear Die-Cast |
| PICKGUARD | 1-Ply Aged White with Black “G” |
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